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Among the following international organizations, which one is an independent international body that operates globally to regulate international trade but is NOT a specialized agency of the United Nations system?

A World Health Organization (WHO)
B Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
C World Trade Organization (WTO)
D United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

While the WTO works closely with the UN and its agencies, it is an independent international organization that was formed from the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and is not formally a specialized agency within the UN system. WHO, FAO, and UNICEF are all part of the UN system.

💡 Why is C) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Among the following international organizations, which one is an independent international body that operates globally to regulate international trade but is NOT a specialized agency of the United Nations system?" is Option C: World Trade Organization (WTO).

The other options — A) World Health Organization (WHO), B) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), D) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) — are incorrect for this World Current Affairs question. As explained above: While the WTO works closely with the UN and its agencies, it is an independent international organization that was formed from the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and is not formally a …

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